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Layering of Differences

During Kristin Galle’s sermon Sunday, she spoke of the layers of diversity. During this time of division and differences of viewpoints, I’ve struggled with trying to “accept” views that seem to me so wrong. I cannot understand or easily accept these differences.

But as Kristin spoke, I saw this image in my head that I captured in Arizona last week. We had spent the morning studying the geology that formed these amazing formations. Each one represented a different geological process.

Suddenly, I realized that without each one of these very different “points” this image would have had very little beauty. It was the infinite variations of color, depth, and consistency that made one open-mouthed in awe.

I need to keep this in mind. Each difference adds value to our world even if it’s not “our” difference. Perhaps if I can keep this in mind, I won’t so often throw my hands up in despair at the “idiots” who don’t get it. Maybe.